Jeffrey clutched a pack of cigarettes in his hand, but hadn't lit a single one. He just fiddled with his lighter, occasionally flicking it on, watching the flame spark to life before snapping it shut, all while keeping his eyes on her.

No next move, no words spoken.

Karen hadn't expected him to actually show up in front of her parents, so she was really pissed.

The last thing she wanted was for her folks to catch wind of her reckless escapades! How could she possibly explain to them that their darling daughter had been living it up and even boldly hitting on a guy, asking him outright if he was up for a one-night stand? Click.

The lighter sparked again, the flame appearing and then being extinguished.

Jeffrey gritted his teeth, trying to rein in his temper before finally speaking up, "Your dad mentioned you're going on a blind date.

Is that true?" "It's true," Karen responded without little intention of concealment.

was no need to hide

me?" Jeffrey lowered his gaze as he reached for a cigarette, and Karen couldn't help but

my girlfriend, and now you're off to meet another guy."

rested much over the past few days

you talking! With the way things were going, how could I not play along?" Karen kept her distance. Her voice was barely above a whisper, wary of her parents overhearing from upstairs, "Did you drive here?" "Yeah." "Let's talk in your car." Karen glanced at the clock; she had a few hours before the dinner party and needed to sort

outfit, with a touch of makeup and a spritz of perfume, looking different from the Karen he

was all dolled up for the

sure seemed eager about this

lighter into his pocket,

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